Title: Whispering Sands Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95249478&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Whispering Sands Motel Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Whispering Sands Motel ![Exterior - Whispering Sands Motel (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/7ec7e058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Whispering Sands Motel (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/a1f51dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View - Whispering Sands Motel (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/6606b208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whispering Sands Motel (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/208078f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whispering Sands Motel (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/592b8c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Whispering Sands Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2462.8 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor Space - Housekeeping ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whispering Sands Motel Beachfront apartment for sun and fun Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has a garden and free self parking. The apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Added amenities include a balcony, an electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee. This apartment offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a white sand beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Daily housekeeping - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Local maps - Luggage storage - Restaurant dining guides ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Cook Observatory are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gisborne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisborne.dx1327) [View more Apartments in Gisborne](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisborne-Apartments.d1327-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.67028%2C178.01479&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bdsU5zL6xG450uiCli-v_yGwYdM=) 22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010 ### What's nearby - Midway Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Gisborne Wine Centre \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Gisborne Harbour \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 km - Tairawhiti Museum \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Eastwoodhill Arboretum \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk - ‪Columbus - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pbc Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Motel? ### What time is check-out at Whispering Sands Motel? ### Where is Whispering Sands Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whispering Sands Motel Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing location and host. ##### Terry Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place to stay, excellent views from the room, retro aesthetic works well, friendly staff, large rooms close to everything we needed. ##### Alex Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff ##### Deanna Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy A Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Staff was so kind, courteous, and helpful. Will make this our place anytime we come to Gisborne. Also appreciated the EcoKabs for their great taxi services. ##### Randy A Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Loved it. Kids loved it. Had a 2 bed apartment upstairs with a balcony that looked over the beach. Such a beautiful view. Would definitely stay again. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had an upstairs room looking out over the bay. It is a strange arrangement with the bathroom room and small galley kitchen between the living room and bedroom and accessible from both. However it works just fine. The person on reception was very friendly and helpful. The motel is right on the beach and boardwalk and a 10 minute walk into town. Thoroughly recomment if staying in Gisborne. ##### Allan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Canan Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location, great attention to detail. ##### Canan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication What a great idea to choose this property! The room was clean and comfortable and we didn’t need the heat pump at all. The little kitchen had everything we needed. The sea view was something else to behold. Would have loved to stay longer. We will be back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1ccf531b-0d51-4b8a-9e42-e7ef874e1c98-1758927921739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cfae0cfa-8d9a-410c-855a-7259b6201b5b-1758927921687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Neil Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Weights to bottom of shower curtin would stop it touching you eent showering. Next upgrade suggest increasing brd size. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da3d3685-3593-464c-9144-a22b9d23779b-1765511057879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4d008cff-5ab9-423c-b2f8-624b9fcab2b1-1765511057729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristy May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Liked location to the beach. Didn't like the shower and a bit dated. ##### Kristy Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rajnit Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Rajnit Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Gavin Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Allan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Mauna-Lani.h426160.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Harrisburg](https://www.expedia.ca/Harrisburg-Hotels.d1429.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Modern Blueberry Condo, Private Hot Tub, BBQ, Best View in Whistler, Pool](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels-Ironwood-101-Deluxe-Blueberry-Condo-With-Private-Hot-Tub-And-Mountain-Views.h34140404.Hotel-Information) > > [Sacred House](https://www.expedia.ca/Urgup-Hotels-Sacred-House.h2535341.Hotel-Information) > > [Uptown Suites Extended Stay Miami FL – Homestead](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Uptown-Suites-Extended-Stay-Miami-FL-Homestead.h28835812.Hotel-Information) > > [Roma Resort Termini](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Roma-Resort-Termini.h10500273.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in Nanaimo](https://www.expedia.ca/Nanaimo-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d3908-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The St. Regis Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-The-St-Regis-Toronto.h4109199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Whistler](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels.d4115.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Vaughan](https://www.expedia.ca/Vaughan-Hotels.d9616.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hyde Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hyde-Beach-House-Resort.h42435925.Hotel-Information) > > [Fantasyland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Fantasyland-Hotel.h460534.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Oberding (MUC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/muc/vancouver-to-munich) > > [Flights from Whitehorse (YXY) to Yellowknife (YZF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxy/yzf/whitehorse-to-yellowknife) > > [Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Nashville (BNA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqt/bna/thunder-bay-to-nashville) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Rochester (RST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/rst/winnipeg-to-rochester) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Grand Forks (ZGF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/zgf/vancouver-to-grand-forks) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Cozumel (CZM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/czm/toronto-to-cozumel) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Dorval (YUL) to Shanghai (PVG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/pvg/montreal-to-shanghai) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/man/winnipeg-to-manchester) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lax/vancouver-to-los-angeles) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > [Kicking Horse Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kicking-Horse-Mountain-Resort-Golden.d6058313.Vacation-Attraction)